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Barcelona is just the right size: not too big, not too small. You can nip between the most interesting sights , by cycle -thanks to an extensive network of bike lanes-, by walking or public transport , and you can soon get to the must-see sights in your free time. In Barcelona, everything is close at hand !

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Thanks to its great weather, diet, and above all, its character, you will see the true meaning of the word 'Mediterranean' in Barcelona. You can feel its cosmopolitan and dynamic spirit in the air and you actually live the Mediterranean experience. This magic draws you out onto the streets to stroll and enjoy the city's five kilometres of Mediterranean beaches.

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And what history: over 2000 years of it! You´ll come across Roman ruins , Gothic treasures and surprises from the Renaissance age. Visiting the different corners of Barcelona is an authentic journey through time.

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Picasso, Miró, Dalí, Gaudí, Tàpies... they were in their time at the vanguard of their movements and their testing-ground was Barcelona. That creative flair and typical Catalan restlessness is very much part of the city today and this is reflected in the buildings, exhibitions , and the design and art that you'll find in the most unexpected places .

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All you have to do is get on a plane to Barcelona: the city has excellent air connections to the vast majority of Spanish, European and major intercontinental destinations. As well, the airport is just 15 minutes from the city centre. You make the most of your time when you come to Barcelona!

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Whether for large conferences or more intimate gatherings, Barcelona has just the right facility. Imagine a banquet in a charming historic place ? Or perhaps a cutting-edge facility for that unbeatable presentation? There's such a variety of welcoming and modern hotels.

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People in Barcelona are very mindful of the legacy that we want to leave our grandchildren , so that's why we want to protect our environment and resources. Barcelona was the first city in the world to get Biosphere certification, which is a guarantee that Barcelona manages its tourism in a responsible and sustainable way.

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Maybe the locals walk fast, but they always find a moment to chat. We know that a smile is the best calling card, and in Barcelona you will find lots! With a smile , the day starts much better.

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Every time you come to Barcelona, there's a nice surprise: a unexpected event or market, an outdoor concert, a fun-run to watch, an impromptu street party, an alternative-type festival ... Things are always happening in Barcelona, and that's why no one gets bored here!

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Barcelona has always been a welcoming city. Today you'll find more than 160 different nationalities here: a melting pot of cultures and languages that make it an example of coexistence and dynamism.

TESTIMONIALS

“I can’t be unbiased because Barcelona is my home town. Working in medical science and technology and telling people about your city is synonymous with being the ideal candidate to host a congress, a really great congress.
We were lucky enough to host the European Congress of Gynaecological Robotic Surgery (SERGS) which met with great success. My satisfaction can only be compared with that of our visitors and delegates… what a great city!”

Mr. JORDI PONCE I SEBASTIA

Vicepresident of European Society of Gynecological Robotic Surgery (SERGS)

“After 2009 EANM has chosen Barcelona again in 2016 for its Annual Congress. Besides the fact of a marvelous climate end of October, the hospitality as well in the city but more over in the Congress Centre (CCIB) and its surrounding hotels convinced the entire Nuclear Medicine Community to share their knowledge and findings within their field of expertise with an “all-time high number of almost 6.500 participants”. We are already now very much looking forward to coming back again in 2019.
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“Whenever I have proposed Barcelona as a venue to organize a conference or professional meeting, the response from my professional colleagues has always been very positive. In their own words, Barcelona is a captivating, cosmopolitan city, with history and culture, perfect weather, good food and good professionals that guarantee a memorable stay in the city. If we add to all this to a top-class, medical-scientific meeting, then the combination is "the perfect conference".”

“Barcelona is a very "complete city" with a pleasant climate, history, art, culture, it's easy to get to, and with good public transport ... and what's more, welcoming. When I returned to Barcelona in 2002, after 11 years in the United States and 13 years in Italy, I asked myself how could I have lived away for so long!”

Professor of Medicine, University of BarcelonaCo-Director HIVACAT program

“During the planning and organization of the 49th annual conference of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), which took place recently in Barcelona with nearly 18,500 physicians, researchers and professionals working in the field of diabetes, EASD's directors highlighted Barcelona´s tremendous attractiveness in terms of culture and tourism, its "excellent" (in their own words) trade fair facilities, the quality and quantity of city hotels, and the growing importance and international visibility of biomedical research currently being carried out in the Catalan capital. They also applauded the professionalism and reliability of local organizations' commitments to the meeting, especially in terms of unforeseen events.”

PROF. RAMON GOMISChairman of the 49th EASD Annual MeetingDirector of the Institute of Biomedical Research August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)

“Barcelona is a welcoming city which is respectful of Human Rights and diversity. Holding the Conference “Equality and Security” in the city provided a unique opportunity to raise the profile of women in police organisations, where we are still in the minority, both internationally and locally
Barcelona is proud of its position as an international reference point in the field of equality in security. The aim of our Conference, safely hosted in the Congress Palace, was to reflect these values and give visibility to the role of women in security
Thanks to the efforts of all involved we achieved our goals and the conference proved to be an enriching experience for our delegates, the volunteers and us as organisers.
We, women in policing, are very grateful to Barcelona City Council, Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona Turisme Convention Bureau and local companies involved for their contribution to making the Conference a success.
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